Hopman Cup 2017: Roger Federer beaten in the singles before Switzerland wins the tie over Germany

Roger Federer and Belinda Bencic of Switzerland celebrate after winning a point during the mixed doubles match against Alexander Zverev and Andrea Petkovic of Germany at the 2017 Hopman Cup. Picture: Paul Kane/Getty Images.

ALEXANDER Zverev beat Roger Federer for the second time within a year at Perth Arena last night but it was not enough to secure the tie for Germany over Switzerland in the Hopman Cup.

The 19-year-old world number 24 beat the world number three in three tie breakers 7-6 (1) 6-7 (4) 7-6 (4).

Zverez became the youngest player to beat Federer in June last year when he also beat Stan Wawrinka and Thomas Berdych.

“Against Roger you know you have to play every single point or you have no chance,” Zverev said.

“You have to play it at a very high level otherwise he will beat you quite easily.

“It has always been like that and always will be until he stops playing.”